Engine (Single Overhead Camshaft)

Pistons and Connecting Rods

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010203040502518N·mlb·ft
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Remove or disconnect:

PROCEDURE.

1. Oil pan 125, oil pump 137, cylinder head

29..

2. Move piston 160 to bottom dead center. Remove the ridge at the top of the cylinder bore.

3. Remove connecting rod bearing cap 157 and bearing shells 158..

Mark the parts in advance with the cylinder number..

4. Connecting rod 159 with piston

160. Temporarily install on the connecting rod bolts.

protective sleeves. Clean the inner surface of the cylinders with a cloth,

moistened with oil..

Installation

PROCEDURE.

1. Pistons 160 with connecting rods 159.

Install the piston into piston ring compressor J-8037 to compress the piston

rings and push it into the cylinder by lightly tapping on the piston crown. The arrow on the crown

of the piston must face the front of the engine. Install connecting rods 159 onto the crankshaft journals.

119..

Warning.

Before assembly, lubricate all parts..

2. Install connecting rod bearing shells 158 and secure connecting rod caps 157 (according to their preliminary marking)..

Warning.

Bearing shells, journals and caps must be lubricated with oil. Use

only new connecting rod bolts..

3. Tighten the connecting rod bolts to 25 N·m torque, then tighten additionally

by turning 30°..

4. Oil pump 137, oil pan 125, cylinder head 29.

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